Srettha Thavisin: the real estate tycoon turned Thai prime minister
Businessman has no experience in government, but Pheu Thai says his industry past means he can help boost economy
Srettha Thavisin, the 60-year-old real estate tycoon endorsed by the Thai king after winning enough parliamentary support to become prime minister, has no experience in government and is not an elected MP.
Nor did the prominent businessman’s party, Pheu Thai, come first in May’s election. The reformist pro-democracy Move Forward party instead won the most votes and seats.